Hengerer v. Reynolds Electric Flasher Mfg. Co.
Opinion of the Court
The object of the invention, as stated in the specifications, is to “provide a simple and convenient removable cap for ordinary incandescent lamp, so that caps of any desired colors may be used.”
Without discussing the question- of patentable invention we fully concur with Judge Hand in the conclusion that infringement is not shown.
This is no pioneer patent; it presents no feature which calls for ex-trañe liberality in .broadening its claims. .
“By having the cap cover only the tip end of the lamp the bulb intermediate of the cap and base is uncovered, so as to throw nnobstructed rays against the display surface on which the lamps are secured.”
As defendant’s so-called “hood” covers practically the whole lamp bulb, there is no infringement.
The decree is affirmed, with costs.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- HENGERER v. REYNOLDS ELECTRIC FLASHER MFG. CO.
- Status
- Published